Question

drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs.

match each vitamin or mineral to a symptom of its deficiency.

vitamins/minerals

• vitamin a
• potassium
• calcium
• zinc

symptom

• problems with fluid balance
• vision problems
• thinning bones
• poor wound healing

Explanation:

Analyze vitamin A deficiency

Using the Micronutrients knowledge point
Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, particularly low-light and color vision. A deficiency in vitamin A directly leads to vision problems, such as night blindness (nyctalopia).

Analyze potassium deficiency

Using the Micronutrients knowledge point
Potassium is a vital electrolyte that helps regulate cellular fluid levels, nerve signals, and muscle contractions. A deficiency in potassium leads to problems with fluid balance and electrolyte regulation.

Analyze calcium deficiency

Using the Micronutrients knowledge point
Calcium is the primary structural mineral in bones and teeth. A chronic deficiency in calcium forces the body to demineralize bone tissue to maintain blood calcium levels, leading to thinning bones (osteoporosis).

Analyze zinc deficiency

Using the Micronutrients knowledge point
Zinc is a trace mineral crucial for cellular metabolism, immune function, and protein synthesis. A deficiency in zinc impairs cellular division and tissue repair, resulting in poor wound healing.

Answer:

Vitamins/Minerals	Symptom
potassium	problems with fluid balance
calcium	thinning bones
zinc	poor wound healing